2nd Ave Commons
140 W 2nd Ave,
Mesa, AZ 85210
$1,291 - $1,789
1-2 Beds
Downtown Mesa
Mesa, AZ
Downtown Mesa - Mesa, AZ Area Guide
Bask in a vibrant arts scene at the city’s core
Artistic
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Charming
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Upscale
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Urban
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Vibrant
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Eclectic
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Walkable
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Historic
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Downtown Mesa is the city’s central business district, boasting one vibrant square mile of boutiques, salons, cafes, antique shops, restaurants, and more. Creatives flock to Downtown Mesa, contributing public murals, sculptures, and a sense of style that brings out Mesa’s unique character. The robust Mesa Arts Center hosts a variety of performances and exhibitions on a regular basis. Downtown Mesa holds plenty of outdoor events as well, including the Mesa Music Festival, Southwest Makers Fest, Mesa Arts Festival, and Second Friday Night Out, among others.
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Downtown Mesa is $965 for a studio, $1,304 for one bedroom, and $1,649 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Mesa has increased by 3.9% in the past year.
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Studio
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373 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$965/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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569 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,304/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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851 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,649/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Downtown Mesa - Mesa, AZ is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Downtown Mesa - Mesa, AZ offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk
Groceries
60
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
60
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
60
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
50
/ 100
Recreation
Downtown Mesa - Mesa, AZ provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
60
/ 100
Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
40
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Downtown Mesa - Mesa, AZ from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
30
/ 100
Good Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
70
/ 100
Very Noisy
Quiet Score
30
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Arizona Museum of Natural History
- i.d.e.a. Museum
- ASU Center for Meteorite Studies
- Desert Arboretum Park
- Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Phoenix Sky Harbor International
- Phoenix-Mesa Gateway
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.